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The Board, Management and Staff of

The Board, Management and Staff of The Jakarta Post wish to express our condolences on the passing away ofHendrikus Gerardus Rorimpandey Founder of PT Sinar Kasihin Jakarta on FridayMay his soul rest in peace and the bereaved family find solace

House urged to deliberate freedom of information bill

House urged to deliberate freedom of information billKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A coalition for freedom of information has urged the House of Representatives (DPR) to start deliberating the bill on public access to information that the government submitted in March.

Residents urged not to help beggars

Residents urged not to help beggars JAKARTA: City administration has asked residents not to give money to beggars on the street during the holy fasting month of Ramadhan."It would be better if residents made contributions to the needy in their neighborhood," the head of the City Social Welfare...

Economic growth revised downwards for 2002

Economic growth revised downwards for 2002Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration announced on Friday that the recent Bali bombing tragedy has affected the city's economic growth, and has forced a revision from the previously estimated 3.87 percent to between 3.

Inflation manageable despite price hikes: Economists

Inflation manageable despite price hikes: EconomistsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The plan to simultaneously increase electricity, fuel and telephone rates next January is threatening to impede already sluggish consumer spending, but economists have said the impact on inflation would...

'Wayang Ukur' enriches shadow puppet play

'Wayang Ukur' enriches shadow puppet playTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta In flashes of colorful lights, the arrows fly in the sky, hunting down their enemies. The arrows seem to have eyes and wings of their own, fully cognizant of where they are going.

Ministerial decree a warning for proffessional accountants

Ministerial decree a warning for proffessional accountantsWinahyo Soekanto, Lawyer, Consumer Care Foundation, Jakarta, winahyo@yahoo.com What happens when accountants and their clients get too "intimate"? The birth of illegitimate dealings and financial scams such as those affecting U.S.

Sutiyoso ready to answer police

Sutiyoso ready to answer police JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso was ready to face police questioning over alleged corruption involving Rp 4.2 billion earmarked for Jakarta's flood victims, city council spokesman Muhayat said Friday.

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JP/ /Govt. to submit bill on natural resources managementMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaThe public will soon have a say in the exploitation of natural resources in their respective areas.The draft of a bill on natural resources management, which the office of the state minister of the...

ADVERTORIAL : Sleman Regency

ADVERTORIAL : Sleman Regency PUBLISHING DATE: Saturday, Nov. 16Adventurous tours in Sleman regency Sleman, one of the regencies of Yogyakarta Province, is famous for its scenic beauty, unique traditions and friendly people.One of its natural attractions is Mount Merapi.

'Happy Ramadhan, now get out of town'

'Happy Ramadhan, now get out of town'Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post JakartaKartini, a vegetable vendor, was standing on sidewalk after shopping for vegetables at the Cengkareng traditional market in West Jakarta, when several Public Order Officers came and forced her into their truck.

Indonesian economy grew 3.92 percent in 3rd quarter: BPS

Indonesian economy grew 3.92 percent in 3rd quarter: BPSThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The economy grew by 3.92 percent during the third quarter over the same period last year, said the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), adding that slowing consumption growth meant Indonesia would be unlikely to meet...

Landmark Aceh deal to offer autonomy, elections

Landmark Aceh deal to offer autonomy, electionsJoanne Collins, Reuters, Jakarta International mediators trying to get Indonesia and rebels in Aceh to sign a fresh peace deal said on Friday the pact would be a landmark agreement offering provincial elections and the setting up of a team of monitors.

Government to privatize TVRI

Government to privatize TVRI JAKARTA: The government is planning to cut staff numbers at state-owned television station TVRI by up to 70 percent and then sell it as part of its privatization program.House of Representatives (DPR) Commission I for defense, foreign and political affairs member I Joko...

Planned fuel price in 2003

Planned fuel price in 2003 2002 Lowest price highest price Premium gasoline Rp 1,450 Rp 1,750 Kerosene for industry Rp 900 Rp 1,650 Industrial diesel oil Rp 900 Rp 1,550 Automotive diesel fuel Rp 900 Rp 1,520 Fuel oil Rp 800 Rp 1,150 2003 Lowest price highest price Premium gasoline Rp 1,600 Rp...

Bali attempts to cleanse island of evil spirits

Bali attempts to cleanse island of evil spiritsRita A Widiadana and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Thousands of people commemorated on Friday the bomb blast that claimed nearly 200 lives at the tourist resort of Kuta, marking an end to their one month of mourning and a fresh start...

New York City, Bali share grief

New York City, Bali share griefDamaso Reyes, Contributor, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali A few weeks ago, for the second time in as many years, I found myself walking through the scene of a terrorist attack.

Respect for human rights?

Respect for human rights? Onghokham wrote in The Jakarta Post on Nov. 12 that reticence in arresting Abu Bakar Ba'asyir was part of a trend to greater respect for human rights.I find this hard to believe after watching an episode of Patrol, the crime news program on Indosiar.

Indonesia in danger?

Indonesia in danger? Some rectors of state and private universities have publicly declared that Indonesia is entering a dangerous stage.Similar statements have also been made by observers and politicians. They jokingly ask daily if Indonesia will exist next year.

Cleansing ritual encourages and unites Balinese

Cleansing ritual encourages and unites BalineseAgencies, Kuta, Bali One month after the bomb attack on Bali in October, those who had lost beloved members of their family and friends in the carnage turned up for a ritual on Friday to unite and console each other.

Riau islands flooded with drugs

Riau islands flooded with drugs PEKANBARU, Riau: A Riau Provincial Legislature report says the Riau islands are swamped with drugs.The report, released Friday, said drugs-related cases had increased up to 63 percent in the past year.

Don't stop traffic or get drunk: Police

Don't stop traffic or get drunk: Police JAYAPURA, Papua: People should not get drunk, set up illegal roadblocks to demand money from motorists or attack those who set up the road blocks, Papua Provincial Police Deputy Chief Brig. Gen. Raziman Tarigan said Friday.

Malaysia canes 387 Indonesians

Malaysia canes 387 Indonesians JAKARTA: The Malaysian government had caned 387 Indonesians for violations of its new immigration policy implemented on August 1.Foreign ministry spokesman Marty Natalegawa said Friday that a total of 677 illegal Indonesian workers had been sentenced to caning by...

Wicked scalpers at Pulogadung

Wicked scalpers at PulogadungFrom Media IndonesiaA friend of mine and three of his family members were cheated by scalpers at the Pulogadung bus terminal on Oct. 28.After they had arrived at the terminal at about 6:30 p.m.

FOR YEAR-END SALES - NOV 17

FOR YEAR-END SALES - NOV 17;JP; ANPAc..r.. Shopping-discounts-offer Discounts of up to 75% as shopping season startsRikza Abdullah Contributor JakartaShopping malls, department stores and other shopping centers in Jakarta are offering seasonal attractions and substantial discounts on goods to lure...

Int'l schools close due to threat

Int'l schools close due to threatThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several international schools in Jakarta were closed on Friday due to a security advisory issued by the Australian Embassy over specific threats at international schools with Western students.

Aspac Texmaco to host SEABA championship

Aspac Texmaco to host SEABA championshipMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After winning the national basketball league for the third consecutive year, Aspac Texmaco will likely host a regional competition in Jakarta next year.

Kadin calls on govt for further help in forestry

Kadin calls on govt for further help in forestryRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has urged the government to immediately establish a special agency, comprising government and business representatives, to resolve problems faced by...

UNTUK HARI SENIN - Hal. 6

UNTUK HARI SENIN - Hal. 61. Purba -- We may have to trust police in Bali inquiry2. Simon1 -- Educators must recognize their social, psychological obligations

Ceremony offers new hope for Balinese people, businesses

Ceremony offers new hope for Balinese people, businessesRita A. Widiadana, And I Wayan Juniartha, Kuta, Bali The Oct. 12 Bali bombing has had a massive impact on the lives of most Balinese people, but Friday's cleansing ceremony have given new hope to them,I Dewa Made Oka Wijaya, a resident of...

Australian police question Indonesians

Australian police question Indonesians JAKARTA: The Australian government has questioned 23 Indonesians following Australian-wide raids against suspected members of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI).Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Marty Natalegawa said on Friday that 11 of the 23 Indonesians were...

1. Qodari -- Muslim ads: Irony of

1. Qodari -- Muslim ads: Irony of message of tolerance 2. Winahyo -- Ministerial decree a warning for professional accountants

Asian monies mixed, better credit outlook lifts won

Asian monies mixed, better credit outlook lifts wonDow Jones, Singapore A surprise upgrade of South Korea's credit outlook underpinned the won Friday, while other regional currencies finished Asian trading mixed.

New planetism and Indonesia

New planetism and Indonesia So much of what Indonesia is today grew from the mind of the first president, Sukarno and in particular the role of Indonesia as a leading light of the non-aligned nations of the world.

Jiang no longer pary chief, but continues to pull the strings in China: Analysts

Jiang no longer pary chief, but continues to pull the strings in China: AnalystsRobert J. Saiget, Agence France-Presse, Beijing He no longer heads the ruling Communist party and his time as president is almost up, but analysts say Jiang Zemin will continue to pull the strings in China for years to...

Reviving tourism on Bali

Reviving tourism on Bali From Koran TempoThe Island of the Gods appears to have lost its luster after the bomb blast in Legian, Kuta, Bali. Luckily, there are reports that Bali will host the 19th Summit Conference of ASEAN on Oct. 7 and Oct. 8, 2003.This should be warmly welcomed by all Indonesians.

EU drops dumping charges on RI shoes

EU drops dumping charges on RI shoesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The European Commission has dropped dumping charges on Indonesia's footwear products, a move that will allow Indonesia to increase its exports to the countries of the European Union (EU).

Kadin calls on govt for further help in forestry

Kadin calls on govt for further help in forestryRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has urged the government to immediately establish a special agency, comprising government and business representatives, to resolve problems faced by the...

A new ministry of masculine affairs?

A new ministry of masculine affairs? If you are a regular reader of The Jakarta Post, then you will find an article on page 4 of the Nov. 8 edition with the heading Women to take action against DPR.I am not a politician nor a lawyer, so what is written here, is more an expression of surprise than a...

FOR FOCUS ISSUE (SUNDAY) --- YEAR END SALES

FOR FOCUS ISSUE (SUNDAY) --- YEAR END SALES ;JP;HEN; ANPAc..r.. Shopping-outlets-tipsBargain hunting ahead of Idul FitriHendarsyah Tarmizi The Jakarta Post Jakarta Almost all retail outlets, be they small stalls in traditional markets or world-class stores in modern shopping malls, are gearing up...

Unnecessary tragedy

Unnecessary tragedy One person was killed when a Jakarta-Purwakarta train crushed a truck at the Pisangan Lama railway crossing in East Jakarta on Wednesday.The fatal accident would have been avoided if the truck driver had been patient and not gone around the crossing bar.

Police distribute Berty's sketch

Police distribute Berty's sketch JAYAPURA, Papua: Jayapura Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Totok Kasmiarto released on Thursday a sketch of Berty Loupatty, who is suspected of instigating sectarian violence on the neighboring island of Maluku.

Junta leader, UN envoy meet briefly

Junta leader, UN envoy meet briefly MYANMAR: UN envoy Razali Ismail met with Myanmar's leader Senior General Than Shwe on Thursday in talks critical to the diplomat's efforts to revitalize a stalled reconciliation process, officials said.

Refugees join resettlement program

Refugees join resettlement programYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang With the deadline for the closure of refugee camps here drawing near, 121 East Timorese families have registered for the government-sponsored resettlement program.The head of the operation dealing with the refugees, Lt. Col.

Hotel occupancy rate drops 20 percent

Hotel occupancy rate drops 20 percent SURAKARTA, Central Java: The Surakarta chapter of the Indonesian Hotels and Restaurants' Association (PHRI) said on Thursday that the hotel occupancy rate in the sultanate city had dropped by 20 percent in the period following the Bali bombing.

Support Islamic schools

Support Islamic schoolsMuhamad Ali, Lecturer, Islamic State University Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, muhamad@hawaii.edu Suspects of the bombings in Bali were reported to be former santri, or students at pesantren (Islamic boarding schools), or that they had lived within the vicinity such schools.

Dutch KITLV to augment role in Indonesia

Dutch KITLV to augment role in IndonesiaTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If somebody were to mention Koninklijk Instituut voor Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde (KITLV) on the street, the response would most likely be one of bafflement.

RI plans palm oil board

RI plans palm oil boardThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government and industry players plan to establish a coordinating board for crude palm oil (CPO) to boost Indonesian CPO's competitiveness on the world market, according to the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin)Soedjai...

House want Rp 20 trillion economic stimulus

House want Rp 20 trillion economic stimulusDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives' budget committee is seeking a stimulus package of up to Rp 20 trillion (about US$2.2 billion) for next year's state budget to help the economy cope with the impact of the Bali...

1. PLN: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12

1. PLN: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 PLN promises no blackouts during Dec. holidays 2. ZOO: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Ragunan primate enclosure to be enlarged 3 hectares 3. OPERASI: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 34 City special security team set up 4. SPEAK: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 38 'Depression led me to beg on the street'